Fuses
Introduction
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
GWarning!
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than
approved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire,
and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the cause
determined and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by its
color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of
the amperage recommended in the fuse
chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to advise you on this subject.
iIn case of a blown fuse contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the
cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The fuse chart is located in the trunk with the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 224). The fuse chart
explains the fuse allocation and fuse
amperages.
Before replacing fuses
XEngage the parking brake.XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XTurn off the engine.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open the
driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in
position 0, same as with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch). The
driver’s door then can be closed again.
Fuse box in passenger compartment
The fuse box is located under the rear
passenger-side storage compartment.
XOpen the passenger door.XOpening: Open the rear passenger-side
storage compartment (Y page 163).
XLift both clips :.XRemove storage compartment floor ; in
direction of arrow.
XClosing: To reinstall storage compartment
floor ; after checking or replacing fuses,
follow the procedure in reverse order.
! The fuse box cover must be properly
positioned as described. Otherwise,
moisture or dirt could enter the fuse box
and possibly impair fuse operation.
Fuse box in trunk
The fuse in the trunk is located on the right-
hand side of the trunk.
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Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse boxes are located on the driver’s and
passenger side in front of the bulkhead (wall
separating the engine and passenger
compartment).
XOpen the hood.
Fuse box on driver’s side
Fuse box on passenger side
XWith a dry cloth, remove any moisture from
fuse box cover :.
XMove slide to position = and lift fuse box
cover :.
XClosing: Make sure the sealing rubber is
positioned properly.
XHook fuse box cover : onto tabs and close
it.
XMove slide to position ;.
! The fuse box cover must be properly
positioned with the slide at the &
symbol to prevent moisture and/or dirt
from entering the fuse box and possibly
impairing fuse operation.
XClose the hood after checking or replacing
fuses.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as
described (Y page 102), you may use the
following emergency procedure.
XTake the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 224).
XFind row “Engine emergency stop” in the
fuse chart table to identify the fuses that
have to be removed as well as their
locations.
XRemove the respective fuses.292FusesPractical hints
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